The city of Tikhvin is located in the Leningrad Region. Its population (as of 2009) is sixty thousand people. Tikhvin, whose attractions are known far beyond its borders, is one of the largest transport hubs in the region. It is also a cultural and industrial center.
The city of Tikhvin. Sights. Monastery
Tikhvin Assumption Monastery is an architectural object of considerable interest to all lovers of antiquity. Its construction, begun by decree of Ivan the Terrible, was completed in 1560. The holy monastery is located on the banks of Tikhvinka - a local river. The main relic of the monastery is the icon of the Mother of God Hodegetria. Currently, it attracts many pilgrims. In 1943, a miraculous shrine was taken by the invaders to Pskov. German soldiers passed it to the representatives of the Orthodox faith. Then the icon visited Yablontsy, Libau, Riga and Chicago. In 2004, the shrine was returned to the monastery.
Tikhvin. Sights. House-Museum of N.A. Rimsky-Korsakov
In 1844, the great Russian composer was born in this building. The unique building has been preserved to this day. On the example of this house you can see how all the provincial noble manor buildings were designed at the dawn of the XIX century. The building has the status of a state museum. The employees of this scientific and educational institution are engaged in the restoration, research, acquisition and storage of materials that are part of the main fund related to the life and work of Rimsky-Korsakov.
Tikhvin. Sights. Recon Chapel
The building was erected in 1787 by the architect M.A. Schurupova. The building is completed by a tetrahedral tent with a bulbous glaucus. Currently, a unique architectural monument is open to visitors. Now the building is renamed the Alexander Nevsky Chapel.
Tikhvin. Sights. Veps Forest
The territory of this natural park is protected by the state. It spreads over 190 thousand hectares. Thanks to the existence of the Vepsian Forest, it becomes possible to ensure the protection of unique nature, a detailed study of the Vepsian culture and history, and the creation of comfortable recreational conditions. Important research is being conducted on the territory of this natural park. Constantly organizing environmental education programs for local residents and tourists.
The Museum of the Veps Forest is no less interesting. The first part of the exposition presents everything related to the nature of the park. The second acquaints tourists with the lifestyle of people who inhabited these places many centuries ago. The museum can only be accessed with a guide. The exposition is located on the second floor of the local administration.
A map of Tikhvin with landmarks includes another interesting place. This is a museum located within the walls of the Bogoroditsky monastery. In it, tourists can get acquainted with more than twenty thousand exhibits that fully characterize the culture and history of Tikhvin.